Pediatric Hospitalist - Part Time

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Stamford Health is looking for a Board Certified Part-Time Pediatric Hospitalist to join their team in Stamford, Connecticut. The role involves overseeing care for hospitalized pediatric patients and providing Well Baby Care in the nursery.

Ideal candidates will have Pediatric Hospitalist experience and strong communication skills, contributing to patient and family-centered care. This position offers part-time shifts with specific weekend and holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Pediatrics, with experience as a Pediatric Hospitalist.
• Excellent communication skills and a focus on patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care of hospitalized pediatric patients.
• Provide Well Baby Care in the nursery.
• Offer consultation to attendings in Pediatrics and Family Medicine.

Skills

Pediatric Hospitalist experience

Excellent communication skills

Patient and family-centered care

Education

Board Certification in Pediatrics

Job description

The Department of Pediatrics at Stamford Hospital seeks a Board Certified Part-Time Pediatric Hospitalist to join the team. The incoming Pediatric Hospitalist will oversee care of hospitalized pediatric patients as well as provide some Well Baby Care in the nursery. The Pediatric Hospitalist service also offers consultation to attendings in the Department of Pediatrics and Family Medicine and occasional back up in the NICU for deliveries. The physician will also provide teaching and medical consultation as necessary for the Department of Surgery and Family Medicine residents as well as Physician Assistant students.

Stamford Hospital has a 10-bed inpatient pediatrics unit with an average daily census of 6-7. We have 36 beds in the well-baby nursery and a robust delivery service. Our Emergency Department has a separate Pediatrics E.R. Unit with 8 state-of-the-art beds, and we are staffed with Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians until 10 pm daily.

The ideal candidate is B/C with Pediatric Hospitalist experience, with excellent communication skills and the desire to provide patient and family-centered care.

Highlights

• Part-Time, 24-hour shifts, 8AM-8AM; Minimum one weekend shift per month. Some holiday coverage required.
• Renovated Pediatrics Unit in 2023
• Only hospital in region with a dedicated Ped ER

Stamford Hospital Awards

• “A” Grade for safety from the Leapfrog Group
• Top ratings from Medicaid/Medicare services for overall care
• Awarded Magnet Status by American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Affiliation with Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons